Senior Program Manager - Agile Software Delivery
US-CO-Englewood
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Req #: 96974
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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Overview: Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow. Responsibilities: Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview. This role addresses the challenge of orchestrating large-scale software delivery within a complex, multi-stakeholder broadcast environment where legacy systems and modern digital requirements intersect. The successful candidate will streamline cross-functional communication to eliminate bottlenecks between engineering, product, and operations, ensuring that strategic roadmaps translate into high-quality customer experiences. By navigating high-stakes ambiguity and technical dependencies, the Senior Program Manager secures the successful execution of critical initiatives that define the future of the DISH platform. What Success Looks Like (Objectives) * Deliver highly complex software programs from intake to final launch by synchronizing Agile workflows across global development teams * Drive departmental OKRs by aligning portfolio roadmaps with executive business objectives and measurable customer experience outcomes * Maintain program health through proactive risk mitigation strategies and data-driven reporting within Atlassian Jira and Confluence * Integrate AI-driven project management tools to automate status reporting, predict delivery bottlenecks, and optimize resource allocation * Foster a culture of delivery excellence by mentoring cross-functional leads in UX, QA, and Engineering on refined Agile best practices * Resolve technical impediments and defect backlogs by facilitating high-level problem-solving sessions across the full SDLC Qualifications: Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring) * Extensive experience leading high-stakes technical transformations and software delivery within the streaming media or telecommunications industry * Advanced proficiency in orchestrating Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) to manage multi-million dollar software portfolios * Deep technical understanding of video distribution architectures, including content rights, encoding, and DRM systems * High-level AI literacy, specifically in applying generative and predictive AI tools to enhance program documentation and workflow efficiency * Superior influence and negotiation skills to drive consensus among diverse executive and technical stakeholders without direct authority * Proven ability to navigate complex, ambiguous IT environments while making data-informed decisions that impact global operations Additional Qualifications * Advanced degrees such as an MBA or Master's in Computer Science or a related field * Professional certifications including PMP, PgMP, CSM, or equivalent industry credentials * Hands-on experience with cloud-native projects (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and microservices architectures * History of managing distributed development environments and global teams Minimum Requirements * Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field * Minimum Experience: 4+ years of experience in program management * Required Technical Skills: * Expert-level usage of Atlassian Jira and Confluence for project tracking * Deep working knowledge of SDLC within Agile or hybrid environments * Technical program delivery for streaming video or telecommunications platforms Visa sponsorship not available for this role
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